I don't normally recommend installing Windows 11's optional updates – but in the case of this bug, I'd make an exception

Wondering why your Windows 11 desktop keeps vanishing? It's because of this nasty bug.
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Microsoft says latest Windows 11 issue crashes explorer.exe, makes taskbar disappear, but a fix is rolling out

A bug in Windows 11 is crashing Explorer.exe, which could make your desktop UI disappear, including the taskbar.
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Windows 11 update causing taskbar glitches? Here's the fix

Is the recent Windows 11 KB5034765 update making your taskbar disappear or File Explorer crash? Follow our simple ...
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Windows 11 KB5074105 Resolves Explorer Freeze at Startup

KB5074105 fixes a critical Windows 11 issue where Explorer.exe could freeze at first login, leaving users without a taskbar or desktop.

You Can Speed Up Windows 11’s File Explorer With This Easy Change

Microsoft recently ruined File Explorer on Windows 11 by introducing preloading. The feature, which was meant to speed up the ...
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Windows 11 KB5074169 Lands in Beta Channel With New Fixes

Microsoft releases Windows 11 KB5074169 for Beta Insiders, updating systems to build 26220.7670 with stability improvements.
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Microsoft finally admits File Explorer is slow, now it's testing a preload fix

Windows XXX: First introduced as "Windows Explorer" back in the Windows 95 era, File Explorer has been an integral part of the PC operating system for decades. File Explorer now serves double duty as ...